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Mar 11, 2015 18:21 | #1

Mantids are really quite photogenic!

This one had a really tiny head with two huge bulbous eyes

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This one was quite strange; very brown and kind of muddy looking

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A real cutie pie!

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A hooded mantis that was quite interested in the camera!

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Managed to get a background behind him... He looks like a boxer!

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Mar 11, 2015 18:26 | #2

These turned out excellent,dear Ish.
Especially love the pose on the hooded Mantid,which hung around the cabin for 3 days,and was so friendly.

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Mar 12, 2015 01:23 | #3

Lovely captures- esp like #5
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Mar 12, 2015 17:37 | #5

Many thanks for your comments, Deni, Brian and Per.

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Mar 13, 2015 03:08 | #6

Lovely set, Ish. Many types of mantids you got there!

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Mar 13, 2015 13:13 | #7

Wonderful series with great variety Ish.

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Mar 16, 2015 16:54 | #8

Thanks, Kurt; yes, we did see quite an interesting assortment of mantids.
Many thanks for your comment, Lester.

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Mar 16, 2015 16:57 | #9

Wonderful collection of mantids Ish excellent captured

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Mar 17, 2015 18:29 | #10

Many thanks for your comment, Andres.

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Mar 17, 2015 18:41 | #11

great set of shots

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